Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-09-28
DEATHS


For several weary weeks Mr.. John lesser hal
been gradually sinking from the effects of Q
wasting malady that scarcely admitted of hope
at any time for his recovery. The sympathy
for this gentleman and his family has been
universally expressed, and if the best medical
attention and kind friends could have arrested
| the disease, the deceased would have soon been
restored to his place in the busy circle of life
and to the care OF those who will SO keenly feel
| the loss of their devoted father. having some.
| time since been deprived by death of their
| mother. He died on the morning of the 18th
instant In the 54th year of his age.
| Mr.. lesser was a native of 1llsfeld, Wurtem-
burg. Germany. and shortly after arriving In
this country settled in Richmond, where he
commenced his active career In. the bakery
business. About seventeen years ago. he
changed his residence to this city where, by
his industry and worthy efforts, he soon
achieved success and became popular, winning
the favor and friendships of the community
and built on Frederick street an elegant estao-
lishment in his line of trade, which 1t has been
| the pride of the people to sustain with liberal
patronage.
Mr.. lesser had large christian and social re-
lations. A. communicate OF the Lutheran
Church. and q member of the Masonic order.
and that of Odd Fellows. and being exemplary
in the discharge of his duties and responsible
ties such, his loss, in an especial manner, Is
mourned by those bound by the closest ties OF
affection. and the friends who were thus en-
deared to him. His fellow-cltizens had also
honored him with seat in the City Council
from which he voluntarily retired at the las !
election of city officers. All his duties in tina
body were discharged faithfully and conscien
tiously and with the approval of his constitu-
ENJOY.
Mrs. lesser died a year or so since. Mr.. Jes.
ser's family who survive him are Mrs. c. W.
Alexander. of Waynesboro'. another daughter,
and two sons nearly grown. The funeral which
was largely attended was from the residence,
the religious services conducted by Rev. 8. 7.
Riser, pastor of the Lutheran Church, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Halves.
The Pall-bearers were, DIR. N. Wayt, W. P.
Tams A. A. Grubert. A. F. Kinney, w.
Burke. A NJ. Simpson, Geo. u. Cochran. P. W.
Hager. at large. and W. E. Craig and c.. A
Gladke, of the Odd Fellows; ]. A. Cochran
and W. l.. Lushbaugh Of the Masons; and ].
W. Newton and ]. E. Rollins, of the Knights
of Honor.
Mr.. John F. Beard, for many years citizen
of Staunton. ut native Of Rockbridgr coun-
| in the 49th year of his age. He had been In
feeble health for several years. but continued
| to prosecute his business with all the energy
his declining strength would allow, He was 9
faan OF correct business habits and uniformly
kind and courteous to all with whom he came
In contact. His wife died some years ago
Two children, aged about ten and twelve
years, survive him. The funeral was from the
NJ. E. Church, South of which he was a mem
Der, on the 21st inst, Rev. DR.. Gardner off1cia-
ting. The pall-bearers were e. A. Fulcher, T.
s. ThorRburg. g. W. LynAarn, ]. q. Burdett 8.
Yost and r. N. Powell,